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  • Learn More About: Home-School Coordinators at North Colonie CSD

    / For the start of the 2024-25 school year, North Colonie Central School District transformed the role of the elementary school Building Assistant to the role of Home-School Coordinator. With one in each elementary building, the Home-School Coordinators have become a main point of contact and serve as a bridge between families and the schools,…

  • It’s Time to Read, Blue Creek! 

    The reading challenge is on at Blue Creek Elementary School! Students from all grade levels recently had the chance to attend a kickoff presentation for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region reading challenge, also known as Read for RMHC-CR. The kickoff was divided into two groups, fourth and fifth grade to start,…

  • Black History Month: A Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals

    When Black History Month was first recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, he called on people to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans from…

  • Albany County Legislature Awards NCCSD Grants in Support of Anti-Bullying and Tobacco & Substance Use Prevention Education

    North Colonie Central School District is grateful to be the recipient of two significant grants from the Albany County Legislature. Both were awarded to representatives from the district at a grants award ceremony on Friday, January 31 in the atrium of MVP Arena. Supervisor of Health and Physical Education Dave Stadtlander and Elementary Health Education…

  • Blue Creek’s Declan Halliday Named North Colonie Kids Care Recipient for January

    Congratulations to Blue Creek third grader Declan Halliday, who is our North Colonie Kids Care recipient for the month of January. Declan and his family were honored at the North Colonie Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 27. He is a well-rounded, kind-hearted and active young individual who is deeply rooted in family, community…

  • North Colonie CSD Farm-to-School Program Awarded State Funding

    North Colonie Central School District is pleased to announce that we are one of just 16 Farm-to-School programs being awarded funding by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.  The project grant in the amount of $99,346 will help increase the access to New York State farm products in school meals, support local…

  • North Colonie Ranked #1 School District in Albany Area

    We’re #1 and we’re proud of it! The website Niche.com recently released its Best Schools and Districts rankings and North Colonie and Shaker High School are both at the top of the list! Niche ranked North Colonie Central School District the #1 School District in the Albany Area with an overall grade of A. The…

  • New Spectator Protocols at Home Varsity Football Games

    In our continued efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for all to enjoy our home Varsity Football games, we are implementing the following updates to our procedures. Please review these changes carefully: Per North Colonie Central School District Policy (5312.1-R, 5312.22-R) – Sale or Distribution of Dangerous Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, or Alcoholic Beverages…

  • Welcome Back From Superintendent Kathleen Skeals

    Dear North Colonie Families, Welcome back! It’s hard to believe that a new school year is upon us once again. I hope you’ve all had the opportunity to relax and enjoy quality time with your family and friends this summer. As we prepare for the first day of school, I hope that the break has…

  • NCCSD Code of Conduct Available for Review & Public Comment

    An updated draft of the North Colonie Central School District Code of Conduct has been completed and is now available for public comment for the next 30 days. To view the document, click here. We have created a form intended to gather public comments on the updated Code of Conduct. Your feedback is valuable and will…

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